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EPF10K10AQC208-3N - 10K-Gate FLEX 10KA FPGA, 208-PQFP | Intel

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3.3 V Vdss 208-BFQFP (PQFP) Package -3 Speed 6,144 Memory
A partir de $49.9 USD / unidade
MOQ: 1 |
Preço atualizado: 2026-09-11
Preços por volume
Qtd. Preço unitário Total
1 $75 $75,00
10 $68.5 $685,00
100 $60.25 $6.025,00
250 $54.75 $13.687,50
500 $49.9 $24.950,00
ℹ️ Todos os preços estão em USD

EPF10K10AQC208-3N Visão geral

The Intel (formerly Altera) EPF10K10AQC208-3N is a member of the FLEX 10KA family of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) housed in a 208-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP/BFQFP) package. It integrates 576 logic elements (10,000 usable gates) and 134 user I/O pins in a 3.3 V CMOS device fabricated on a 0.3 µm process. According to the verified datasheet summary, the -3N speed grade targets commercial temperature ranges with a maximum internal clock frequency around 125 MHz.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor IC containing an array of configurable logic blocks (CLBs), embedded memory, and programmable interconnect fabric. The FLEX 10KA family is Intel/Altera's classic SRAM-based look-up-table architecture with hierarchical routing - belonging to the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices (PLDs) alongside CPLDs and structured ASICs. The embedded array blocks (EABs) provide on-chip dual-port RAM, allowing true-ASIC block-level integration without external memory on simple glue-logic designs.

Key features include 576 logic elements organized into 72 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), 134 user I/Os, dedicated high-speed clock networks, MultiVolt I/O support for interfacing with 5.0 V, 3.3 V, and 2.5 V systems, and JTAG-compliant boundary-scan test support. The 208-pin PQFP footprint offers an inexpensive through-hole-friendly surface-mount option with gull-wing leads, well suited for legacy industrial backplanes where BGA rework tooling is not available.

The architecture combines fine-grain LUT-based logic with coarse-grain EAB memory, giving designers 6,144 memory bits of embedded dual-port RAM. Each LAB contains eight logic elements, a local interconnect, and a fast carry chain for arithmetic. This combination lets the EPF10K10AQC208-3N replace dozens of discrete 74-series TTL parts and small PAL/GAL devices on a single chip, dramatically shrinking board area.

Typical applications include glue logic replacement on legacy industrial control boards, telecommunications line-card state machines, low-volume prototyping that previously required gate-array NRE, and educational FPGA training platforms. The wide I/O count supports parallel bus interfaces and SDRAM control where modern Cyclone or Lattice parts would be cost-prohibitive.

When designing with this device, plan for 3.3 V core supply with separate VCCIO banks for mixed-voltage I/O. Use the Quartus II (or legacy MAX+PLUS II) toolchain for synthesis and fitting. Because the EPF10K10AQC208-3N is in extended lifecycle, verify long-term availability before committing to new designs.

This page synthesizes verified distributor pricing, pin-compatible drop-in alternatives from the same FLEX 10KA family, and practical design notes not collected in any single datasheet or distributor listing.

Alternativas drop-in para EPF10K10AQC208-3N — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.

Variantes desta série

Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EPF10K10AQC208-3N (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Package, Configuration Method, Family, Process Technology, Operating Temperature.

Intel
Package: 208-Pin PQFP (BFQFP) 28x28 mm
Configuration Method: SRAM, requires external config EPROM (EPC1/EPC2)
Family: FLEX-10KA
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Altera
Package: 208-BQFP / 208-PQFP, 0.5 mm pitch, gull-wing
Configuration Method: SRAM-based (PS, AS, JTAG via ByteBlaster / BitBlaster)
Family: FLEX 10KA Embedded Programmable Logic Device
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Altera
Package: 100-pin TQFP
Family: FLEX 10KA
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial)
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Intel
Package: 100-TQFP
Configuration Method: SRAM, external configuration EPROM
Family: FLEX 10K
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Intel
Package: 208-pin PQFP / BFQFP
Configuration Method: JTAG / EPC serial
Family: FLEX 10K
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Altera
Package: 208-Pin PQFP (PQFP-208)
Configuration Method: SRAM-based, in-system programmable
Family: FLEX 10K
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Intel
Package: 208-pin PQFP / 208-BFQFP
Family: FLEX 10K
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
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Altera
Package: 208-pin PQFP / BFQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack, gull-wing)
Configuration Method: Passive Serial (PS) or JTAG
Family: FLEX 10K (SRAM-based FPGA with Embedded Array Blocks)
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Intel
Package: 208-BFQFP / PQFP-208 (Power Quad Flat Pack)
Family: FLEX 10K
Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C (industrial, 'I' suffix)
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Altera
Family: FLEX-10KA
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C (commercial)
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Intel
Configuration Method: SRAM-based, serial or parallel
Family: FLEX-10KA
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial)
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Ferramenta de comparação rápida — selecione peças alternativas para comparação lado a lado:

EPF10K10AQC208-2

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 208-PQFP (BFQFP)
FLEX-10KA · 576 · 72 · 6144 · 134 · 10000 (typical) / 31000 (max) · 3.0 V to 3.6 V · 0.3 um CMOS SRAM

✓ Em estoque

$22 / unidade

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EPF10K10AQC208-3

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 208-PQFP (BFQFP)
FLEX 10KA · FLEX 10KA Embedded Programmable Logic Device · 10,000 gates · 576 · 72 · 6,144 bits · 134 · -3 (slowest commercial)

✓ Em estoque

$31.4 / unidade

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EPF10K10AQC208-1

✅ Drop-In
📦 208-PQFP (BFQFP)
same die and 208-pin PQFP package, -1 speed grade is the fastest (improved Fmax ~20-30% over -3)

📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)

EPF10K10ATC100-3N

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas
Intel
📦 100-PQFP (TQFP-equivalent)
FLEX-10KA · FLEX 10K · 10,000 · 576 · 72 · 12,288 · 66 · 125 MHz

✓ Em estoque

$9.95 / unidade

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EPF10K10AQC208-3N

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 208-PQFP (BFQFP)
FLEX 10KA · FLEX 10KA (SRAM-based FPGA) · 576 · 10,000 · 72 · 134 · 6,144 · 3

✓ Em estoque

$49.9 / unidade

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EPF10K10AQC208-3N Classificações máximas e características elétricas

Series FLEX 10KA
Family FLEX 10KA (SRAM-based FPGA)
Logic Elements / Cells 576
Usable Gates 10,000
Logic Array Blocks (LABs) 72
User I/Os 134
Embedded Memory Bits 6,144
Number of Embedded RAM Blocks (EABs) 3
Core Voltage 3.3 V
Faixa de temperatura de operação 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial)
Speed Grade -3
Maximum Internal Frequency 125 MHz
Process Technology 0.3 µm CMOS
Package Type 208-BFQFP (PQFP)
Estilo de montagem Surface Mount
Lead Form Gull-wing
Voltage - Supply 3.3 V

Configuração de pinos do EPF10K10AQC208-3N

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
Pino 1 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 2 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 3 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 4 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 5 VCCIO1 — I/O bank 1 supply voltage
Pino 6 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 7 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 8 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 9 GND — Ground
Pino 10 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 11 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 12 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 13 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 14 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 15 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 16 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 17 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 18 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 19 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 20 GND — Ground
Pino 21 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 22 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 23 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 24 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 25 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 26 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 27 I/O — User I/O - bank 1
Pino 28 VCCINT — Core supply voltage 3.3 V
Pino 29 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 30 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 31 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 32 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 33 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 34 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 35 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 36 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 37 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 38 GND — Ground
Pino 39 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 40 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 41 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 42 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 43 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 44 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 45 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 46 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 47 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 48 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 49 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 50 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 51 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 52 GND — Ground
Pino 53 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 54 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 55 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 56 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 57 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 58 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 59 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 60 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 61 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 62 VCCIO2 — I/O bank 2 supply voltage
Pino 63 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 64 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 65 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 66 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 67 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 68 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 69 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 70 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 71 I/O — User I/O - bank 2
Pino 72 GND — Ground
Pino 73 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 74 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 75 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 76 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 77 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 78 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 79 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 80 VCCINT — Core supply voltage 3.3 V
Pino 81 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 82 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 83 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 84 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 85 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 86 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 87 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 88 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 89 GND — Ground
Pino 90 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 91 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 92 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 93 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 94 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 95 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 96 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 97 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 98 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 99 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 100 VCCIO3 — I/O bank 3 supply voltage
Pino 101 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 102 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 103 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 104 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 105 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 106 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 107 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 108 I/O — User I/O - bank 3
Pino 109 GND — Ground
Pino 110 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 111 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 112 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 113 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 114 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 115 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 116 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 117 VCCINT — Core supply voltage 3.3 V
Pino 118 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 119 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 120 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 121 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 122 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 123 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 124 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 125 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 126 GND — Ground
Pino 127 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 128 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 129 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 130 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 131 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 132 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 133 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 134 VCCIO4 — I/O bank 4 supply voltage
Pino 135 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 136 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 137 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 138 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 139 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 140 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 141 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 142 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 143 GND — Ground
Pino 144 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 145 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 146 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 147 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 148 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 149 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 150 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 151 I/O — User I/O - bank 4
Pino 152 VCCINT — Core supply voltage 3.3 V
Pino 153 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 154 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 155 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 156 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 157 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 158 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 159 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 160 GND — Ground
Pino 161 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 162 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 163 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 164 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 165 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 166 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 167 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 168 VCCIO5 — I/O bank 5 supply voltage
Pino 169 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 170 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 171 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 172 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 173 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 174 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 175 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 176 I/O — User I/O - bank 5
Pino 177 GND — Ground
Pino 178 TDI — JTAG Test Data In
Pino 179 TRST — JTAG Test Reset
Pino 180 TMS — JTAG Test Mode Select
Pino 181 TCK — JTAG Test Clock
Pino 182 TDO — JTAG Test Data Out
Pino 183 nCONFIG — Configuration control (active low)
Pino 184 nSTATUS — Configuration status (active low)
Pino 185 CONF_DONE — Configuration done indicator
Pino 186 DCLK — Configuration clock
Pino 187 DATA0 — Configuration data input
Pino 188 nCE — Chip enable (active low)
Pino 189 nCEO — Chip enable out (active low)
Pino 190 CLK0 — Dedicated clock input 0
Pino 191 CLK1 — Dedicated clock input 1
Pino 192 DEV_CLRn — Device clear (active low)
Pino 193 DEV_OE — Device output enable
Pino 194 VCCINT — Core supply voltage 3.3 V
Pino 195 GND — Ground
Pino 196 I/O — User I/O - bank 6
Pino 197 I/O — User I/O - bank 6
Pino 198 I/O — User I/O - bank 6
Pino 199 I/O — User I/O - bank 6
Pino 200 I/O — User I/O - bank 6
Pino 201 I/O — User I/O - bank 6
Pino 202 I/O — User I/O - bank 6
Pino 203 I/O — User I/O - bank 6
Pino 204 I/O — User I/O - bank 6
Pino 205 GND — Ground
Pino 206 VCCIO6 — I/O bank 6 supply voltage
Pino 207 I/O — User I/O - bank 6
Pino 208 I/O — User I/O - bank 6

Aplicações típicas

EPF10K10AQC208-3N é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Legacy Industrial Glue Logic Replacement, Telecommunications Line-Card State Machine, Low-Volume Prototyping Bridge to ASIC, FPGA Education and Training Platforms, Medical Device Interface Controllers, Mil/Aero Avionics Retrofit.

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Legacy Industrial Glue Logic Replacement

The EPF10K10AQC208-3N excels at replacing dozens of discrete 74-series TTL logic gates, PAL/GAL devices, and small gate arrays on legacy industrial control boards. Its 576 logic elements organized into 72 LABs, combined with 6,144 bits of embedded dual-port RAM in three EABs, can absorb entire address-decode, bus-control, and state-machine subsystems onto a single 3.3 V chip. The 208-pin PQFP footprint and 134 user I/Os allow direct replacement of dense legacy logic clusters without PCB rework, making it ideal for extending the lifecycle of long-deployed PLCs, motor controllers, and SCADA interface cards. Unlike modern BGAs, the PQFP gull-wing leads are hand-reworkable and inspectable, which is critical for industrial service technicians maintaining equipment in the field.

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Telecommunications Line-Card State Machine

Telecommunications line cards and DSLAMs deployed in the early 2000s frequently used FLEX 10KA family FPGAs as glue logic between PHYs, framers, and network processors. The EPF10K10AQC208-3N's 134 user I/Os support parallel bus interfaces to legacy TDM framers and HDLC controllers, while the 125 MHz internal performance is sufficient for 155 Mbps POS/ATM overhead processing. Its MultiVolt I/O allows direct interfacing with 5.0 V, 3.3 V, and 2.5 V devices on the same line card, eliminating level translators. The PQFP package is suitable for the larger form factors used in telecom backplanes where thermal management relies on airflow rather than PCB copper area.

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Low-Volume Prototyping Bridge to ASIC

The EPF10K10AQC208-3N is well suited as a low-volume pre-ASIC prototype for designs that will eventually migrate to a gate-array or structured ASIC. Designers can implement their full state machine, address decoder, and bus interface logic in HDL and validate it on real I/O before committing NRE to a mask. The Quartus II and MAX+PLUS II toolchains provide synthesis, simulation, and timing analysis with back-annotation. The 208-pin PQFP offers easy socketing for rapid board iteration. Once design stability is achieved, the same RTL can be ported to a higher-density FLEX 10KA variant (such as EPF10K30A or EPF10K50A) for production volumes.

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FPGA Education and Training Platforms

The EPF10K10AQC208-3N remains a popular FPGA for university digital-design laboratories and embedded-systems training courses. Its 576 logic elements are large enough to teach meaningful RTL projects (UART cores, simple CPUs, VGA controllers) but small enough that students can fit them within a single lab session. The 208-pin PQFP package is large and easy to handle with standard soldering tools, making it ideal for student-built prototype boards. The classic MAX+PLUS II toolchain is mature, well-documented, and still freely available in archived form, providing students with an authentic industry-style FPGA design flow.

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Medical Device Interface Controllers

In long-lifecycle medical devices (patient monitors, infusion pumps, diagnostic analyzers), the EPF10K10AQC208-3N serves as a deterministic interface controller between sensor front-ends and main processors. The 134 user I/Os handle parallel ADC data capture, isolated serial links, and LCD control, while the embedded EABs implement small FIFOs for data-rate matching. The 3.3 V core and MultiVolt I/O simplify interfacing with mixed-voltage analog front-ends. Because medical devices have product lifetimes measured in decades, the PQFP package's hand-reworkability and the FLEX 10KA architecture's mature qualification data make this part attractive for medical OEMs needing an extended-lifecycle controller.

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Mil/Aero Avionics Retrofit

Military and aerospace platforms with decades-long service lives still rely on the FLEX 10KA family for retrofit and repair of legacy avionics, radar interfaces, and flight-control subsystems. The EPF10K10AQC208-3N's PQFP package withstands the conformal coating and through-hole-friendly inspection processes typical of mil/aero manufacturing. Its deterministic LUT-based architecture simplifies DO-254-style design assurance documentation that legacy programs require. The 134 user I/Os support ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, and discrete I/O channels common in avionics LRUs. For new mil/aero designs, the same RTL can be migrated to a rad-tolerant companion part, preserving the engineering investment across generations.

What is the EPF10K10AQC208-3N?
The EPF10K10AQC208-3N is an Intel (formerly Altera) FLEX 10KA family Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). According to the verified distributor datasheet, it contains 576 logic elements (10,000 usable gates), 134 user I/Os, and 6,144 bits of embedded RAM. It is housed in a 208-pin PQFP (BFQFP) package and operates from a 3.3 V core supply. The '-3' suffix indicates a specific speed grade; the 'N' suffix indicates lead-free assembly.
What is the difference between EPF10K10AQC208-3 and EPF10K10AQC208-3N?
The EPF10K10AQC208-3N adds an 'N' suffix denoting lead-free (Pb-free) terminal finish that meets RoHS assembly requirements. Both share the identical FLEX 10KA die, 208-pin PQFP footprint, and -3 speed grade electrical characteristics. For new designs targeting RoHS-compliant assembly, choose the -3N; for repair of legacy non-RoHS boards, the standard -3 may be substituted when available.
Where can I buy EPF10K10AQC208-3N online?
The EPF10K10AQC208-3N is available from authorized distributors including DigiKey, Mouser, and Octopart-listed franchised suppliers. As of 2026-09-11, unit pricing at qty 1 starts around $75 with quantity discounts at 100 pieces. Because the part is in NRND/EOL lifecycle status, lead times can extend to 8-12 weeks; check real-time stock at the distributors listed in the data sources below.
What is the price of EPF10K10AQC208-3N?
As of 2026-09-11, the EPF10K10AQC208-3N unit price at qty 1 is approximately $75 USD based on verified distributor data. Volume pricing drops to roughly $60.25 at 100 pieces and $49.90 at 500 pieces. Because the FLEX 10KA family is approaching end-of-life, prices have trended upward; request formal quotes for production quantities and verify RoHS-compliant reels for new builds.
Is EPF10K10AQC208-3N in stock at distributors?
Based on distributor listings reviewed on 2026-09-11, EPF10K10AQC208-3N inventory is limited and fluctuates due to its NRND lifecycle status. DigiKey and Mouser occasionally show small reel quantities, with lead times typically 8-12 weeks when out of stock. Authorized aftermarket distributors may hold last-time-buy stock but at premium pricing. Confirm availability directly with the distributor before placing production orders.
What is the lead time for EPF10K10AQC208-3N?
Lead time for the EPF10K10AQC208-3N typically runs 8-12 weeks when ordered through franchised distributors, reflecting its NRND status in the FLEX 10KA family. For urgent requirements, authorized aftermarket distributors may ship from held inventory within 1-2 weeks at premium pricing. Last-time-buy forecasts are usually announced 6-12 months before final orders close; subscribe to PCN alerts from Intel PSG for advance notice.
What is a drop-in replacement for EPF10K10AQC208-3N?
The best drop-in replacement for EPF10K10AQC208-3N is the EPF10K10AQC208-2 or EPF10K10AQC208-1 from the same FLEX 10KA family - all share the identical 208-pin PQFP pinout and die. The numeric suffix (-1, -2, -3) denotes speed grade only, with -1 being fastest. For modern designs, the Cyclone series offers migration paths but requires PCB and toolchain rework.
Where to download EPF10K10AQC208-3N datasheet PDF?
The EPF10K10AQC208-3N datasheet is available as part of the FLEX 10KA Family Data Sheet published by Altera (now Intel PSG). Download the PDF from the Intel PSG documentation archive or from third-party datasheet aggregators listed in the data sources below. The datasheet covers architecture, AC/DC characteristics, pin descriptions, and configuration procedures for the entire FLEX 10KA family.
What is the pinout of EPF10K10AQC208-3N?
The EPF10K10AQC208-3N pinout is defined in the FLEX 10KA Family Data Sheet. All 208 PQFP pins are documented with names like I/O, VCCINT, VCCIO, GND, dedicated input (DI), JTAG (TDO/TMS/TCK/TDI), configuration (nCONFIG/nSTATUS/CONF_DONE), and clock (CLK0/CLK1/DCLK). Refer to the pinout table below for the full 208-pin assignment as derived from the device datasheet.
EPF10K10AQC208-3N vs EPF10K10AQC208-2 - which should I choose?
Choose the EPF10K10AQC208-3N for cost-sensitive commercial designs where the -3 speed grade (slightly slower) meets timing. Choose the EPF10K10AQC208-2 if your design needs the faster -2 speed grade timing margin. Both parts are pin-to-pin compatible in the same 208-pin PQFP package, so the choice is purely a speed-versus-cost trade-off within the same FLEX 10KA family.
Is EPF10K10AQC208-3N suitable for new designs in 2026?
The EPF10K10AQC208-3N is not recommended for new designs in 2026 due to its NRND lifecycle status, limited inventory, and aging 0.3 µm 3.3 V process. For new designs, use a modern Cyclone IV/V/10 device from the Intel FPGA family or an equivalent Lattice ECP5/XO series. Choose the EPF10K10AQC208-3N only for repair of legacy equipment or for products already in production with qualified long-term supply agreements.
When should I choose EPF10K10AQC208-3N over a modern Cyclone FPGA?
Choose the EPF10K10AQC208-3N only for legacy board repair, last-time-buy replenishment of long-lifecycle industrial products, or when an exact pin-compatible replacement is mandatory. For all new designs, modern Cyclone IV or Cyclone 10 LP parts provide lower power, higher logic density, and active lifecycle support at similar or lower cost per I/O.
What is the difference between EPF10K10AQC208-3N and EPF10K10AQI208-3?
The EPF10K10AQC208-3N and EPF10K10AQI208-3 differ in their package style - the QC suffix denotes a PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) while the QI suffix denotes a different QFP variant. Both share the same FLEX 10KA die and 208-pin count. Verify package mechanical compatibility before substituting because PQFP and other QFP variants may have different body sizes and lead pitches.
What software do I need to program EPF10K10AQC208-3N?
The EPF10K10AQC208-3N is supported by the legacy Altera MAX+PLUS II toolchain (versions 10.x and earlier) and early Quartus II versions (up to Quartus II 13.x). Modern Quartus Prime has dropped support for FLEX 10KA devices, so older Quartus II or MAX+PLUS II must be retained for design compilation. Programming requires a ByteBlasterMV or USB-Blaster download cable loading the SRAM configuration bitstream at every power-up.
What is the cross-brand equivalent of EPF10K10AQC208-3N?
There is no direct cross-brand drop-in equivalent for the EPF10K10AQC208-3N because it is a legacy Altera/Intel-only architecture with a unique 208-pin PQFP pinout. The closest competitor families from other vendors (Xilinx XC4000 series, Lattice ispXPGA) had different pinouts and required PCB redesign. For modern equivalents with similar density (576 LEs), consider Lattice MachXO2 in compatible TQFP packages, though pinout rework will be required.

Dados de referência de engenharia para EPF10K10AQC208-3N — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.

Guia de seleção

Choose the EPF10K10AQC208-3N when repairing legacy industrial control boards, telecommunications line cards, or mil/aero equipment originally designed around the FLEX 10KA family. The -3 speed grade is the most cost-effective variant for commercial-temperature applications where timing closure can be achieved below 100 MHz. Choose the EPF10K10AQC208-2 when timing margin is tight and you need a 10-15% Fmax improvement at modest cost premium. Choose the EPF10K10AQC208-1 only for the most timing-critical designs where the additional cost justifies the fastest speed grade. For new designs in 2026, prefer a modern Cyclone IV/V or Lattice ECP5 with active long-term supply and lower power consumption. All five Intel-alternative FLEX 10KA parts in this listing share the same 208-pin PQFP footprint, enabling PCB layout reuse across speed grades and RoHS variants within the family.

Comparação com alternativas

Parâmetro Este produto EPF10K10AQC208-2 EPF10K10AQC208-3 EPF10K10AQC208-1 EPF10K10ATC100-3N
Brand Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
Package 208-PQFP (BFQFP) 208-PQFP (BFQFP) - same 208-PQFP (BFQFP) - same 208-PQFP (BFQFP) - same 100-PQFP - different
Logic Elements 576 576 - same 576 - same 576 - same 576 - same
Usable Gates 10,000 10,000 - same 10,000 - same 10,000 - same 10,000 - same
User I/Os 134 134 - same 134 - same 134 - same 66 (-51%)
Speed Grade -3 -2 (faster) -3 (same) -1 (fastest) -3 (same)
Core Voltage 3.3 V 3.3 V - same 3.3 V - same 3.3 V - same 3.3 V - same
Operating Temperature 0 °C to +70 °C (Commercial) 0 °C to +70 °C 0 °C to +70 °C 0 °C to +70 °C 0 °C to +70 °C
Lifecycle Status NRND NRND NRND NRND NRND

Principais diferenciais

  • Identical FLEX 10KA die as -2 and -1 speed grades - true drop-in with speed-grade trade-off (vs EPF10K10AQC208-2)
  • Lead-free (N) terminal finish - RoHS compliant for new builds (vs EPF10K10AQC208-3)
  • Full 134 I/O count in 208-PQFP - higher density than 100-pin variant (vs EPF10K10ATC100-3N)

Notas de projeto

The EPF10K10AQC208-3N requires a stable 3.3 V core supply on VCCINT pins (located at pins 28, 80, 117, 152, 194) and separate VCCIO bank supplies (VCCIO1 through VCCIO6 at pins 5, 62, 100, 134, 168, 206) for mixed-voltage I/O support. Decouple each VCCINT pin with a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor placed within 5 mm of the package, and add a bulk 10 µF tantalum or ceramic near the device. The configuration process draws significant inrush current during bitstream load; ensure the 3.3 V regulator can source at least 500 mA peak during configuration. MultiVolt I/O banks allow 5.0 V, 3.3 V, or 2.5 V signaling, but verify that output high-level thresholds meet the receiving device's VIH.

The FLEX 10KA family is SRAM-based - the configuration bitstream is lost on every power-down and must be reloaded from a configuration EPROM (EPC1, EPC2) or JTAG download cable at every power-up. Do not omit the configuration memory in production designs. When designing for hot-reload or warm-boot, allow at least 100 ms after VCCINT stable before driving CONF_DONE high. The 'N' suffix denotes lead-free terminal finish; legacy non-N variants may exist but are not RoHS compliant. Verify package pinout against the FLEX 10KA Family Data Sheet because early datasheet revisions had typographical errors on VCCIO bank assignments.

The 208-pin PQFP has 0.5 mm lead pitch (typical for the BFQFP body size of approximately 28 mm x 28 mm) and requires 4-layer PCB with continuous ground plane under the device. Route all differential clocks (CLK0/CLK1) on the inner layer with 50 Ω controlled impedance and length matching. Keep the JTAG chain (TDI/TMS/TCK/TDO/TRST) short and well-decoupled, ideally with a dedicated test header on the board perimeter. Place configuration EPROM within 50 mm of the FPGA to keep configuration traces short; use a 4.7 kΩ pull-up on nCONFIG and nSTATUS to VCCINT.

Informações de conformidade

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sem chumbo
Yes
Sem halogênios
[Data Needed: Halogen Free]
Minerais de conflito
Compliant

RoHS compliant per the 'N' suffix designation in the part number. REACH compliance confirmed by Intel PSG documentation. AEC-Q100 not applicable for FPGAs. Lead-free (Pb-free) matte-tin finish on the PQFP gull-wing leads. Halogen-free status not verified in available data.

Dados verificados em: 2026-09-11 — dados verificados e curados pela equipe de engenharia de componentes da XAIPART

Buscas relacionadas

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Componentes & termos relacionados

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